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Frank Farry
2022 - Present
2026
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Frank Farry (Republican Party) is a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing District 6. He assumed office on December 1, 2022. His current term ends on November 30, 2026.
Farry (Republican Party) ran for election to the Pennsylvania State Senate to represent District 6. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Frank Farry earned his B.S. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Finance, in 1995; his M.P.P. from Rutgers University in 1998, and his J.D. from Rutgers University in 2000. His professional experience includes working as an assistant township manager for the Middletown Township from 2000 to 2008 and as an attorney for Jackson, Cook, Caracapp, and Bloom since earning his law degree in 2000. Farry also volunteered as a firefighter/chief of the Langhorne-Middletown Fire Company.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Farry was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Appropriations Committee
- Communications & Technology Committee
- Community, Economic & Recreational Development Committee
- Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee, Vice Chair
- Health & Human Services Committee
- Law & Justice Committee
- Urban Affairs & Housing Committee, Chair
2021-2022
Farry was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Farry was assigned to the following committees:
- Committee On Ethics, Chair
- Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee, Subcommittee Chair on Telecommunications
- Gaming Oversight Committee
- House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee, Subcommittee Chair on Security and Emergency Response
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Consumer Affairs |
| • Health |
| • Local Government |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Farry served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Consumer Affairs |
| • Health |
| • Local Government |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Farry served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Consumer Affairs |
| • Health |
| • Local Government |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Farry served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Consumer Affairs |
| • Health |
| • Local Government |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Farry served on these committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Consumer Affairs |
| • Intergovernmental Affairs |
| • Labor Relations |
| • Urban Affairs |
| • Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Pennsylvania State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 6
Frank Farry defeated Ann Marie Mitchell and Brandon Bentrim in the general election for Pennsylvania State Senate District 6 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Frank Farry (R) | 53.2 | 67,395 |
 | Ann Marie Mitchell (D)  | 45.2 | 57,218 | |
| Brandon Bentrim (L) | 1.5 | 1,961 | ||
| Total votes: 126,574 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 6
Ann Marie Mitchell advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 6 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ann Marie Mitchell | 99.5 | 26,302 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 140 | ||
| Total votes: 26,442 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 6
Frank Farry advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania State Senate District 6 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Frank Farry | 99.2 | 30,454 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.8 | 252 | ||
| Total votes: 30,706 | |||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142
Incumbent Frank Farry defeated Lauren Lareau in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Frank Farry (R) | 61.2 | 25,916 |
 | Lauren Lareau (D) | 38.8 | 16,443 | |
| Total votes: 42,359 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142
Lauren Lareau advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lauren Lareau | 100.0 | 8,330 |
| Total votes: 8,330 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142
Incumbent Frank Farry advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Frank Farry | 100.0 | 7,655 |
| Total votes: 7,655 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142
Incumbent Frank Farry defeated Lauren Lareau in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Frank Farry (R) | 56.1 | 18,177 |
| Lauren Lareau (D) | 43.9 | 14,241 | |
| Total votes: 32,418 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142
Lauren Lareau advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lauren Lareau | 100.0 | 4,246 |
| Total votes: 4,246 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142
Incumbent Frank Farry advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Frank Farry | 100.0 | 4,751 |
| Total votes: 4,751 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on April 26, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 16, 2016.
Incumbent Frank Farry ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142 general election.[1][2]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142, General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Frank Farry Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||
Incumbent Frank Farry ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 142 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Frank Farry Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 11, 2014. Incumbent Frank Farry was unopposed in the Republican primary, while Regina Kiley defeated Ritchie Webb in the Democratic primary. Farry defeated Kiley in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Frank Farry Incumbent |
65.2% | 14,758 | |
| Democratic | Regina Kiley | 34.8% | 7,878 | |
| Total Votes | 22,636 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Regina Kiley |
62.6% | 2,600 |
| Ritchie Webb | 37.4% | 1,552 |
| Total Votes | 4,152 | |
2012
Farry ran in the 2012 election for Pennsylvania House District 142. Farry ran unopposed in the primary on April 24, 2012, and was unchallenged in the general election on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Frank Farry Incumbent |
100% | 20,596 | |
| Total Votes | 20,596 | |||
2010
Farry won re-election to District 142 in 2010. He had no primary opposition and defeated Democrat John Toth in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[10]
| Pennsylvania State House, District 142 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Frank Farry (R)
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14,514 | 63.8% | ||
| John Toth (D) | 8,231 | 36.2% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Farry won re-election to District 142 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He received 16,671 votes, defeating Democrat Chris King (15,590).[11]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 142 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Frank Farry (R)
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16,671 | 51.7% | ||
| Chris King (D) | 15,590 | 48.3% | ||
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
Frank Farry did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 2 to November 14.
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2023
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In 2023, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 3 to December 13.
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2022
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In 2022, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 4 to November 30.
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2021
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In 2021, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 5 to December 31.
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2020
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In 2020, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 7 to November 30.
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2018
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In 2018, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 2 through November 30.
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2017
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In 2017, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 3 through December 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 5 through November 30.
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2015
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In 2015, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 6 through December 31.
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2014
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In 2014, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 7 through November 12.
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2013
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In 2013, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 2 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 3 to November 30.
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2011
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In 2011, the Pennsylvania General Assembly was in session from January 4 through November 30.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Candidate Pennsylvania State Senate District 6 |
Officeholder Pennsylvania State Senate District 6 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Pennsylvania Voter Services, "Candidate listing," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "November 8, 2016, official election results," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ Pennsylvania Secretary of State, "Election Information," accessed February 18, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2016 Presidential Primary," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official primary results for May 20, 2014," accessed July 9, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 Official Candidate Listing," accessed March 21, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 General Election," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2012 Primary Candidate List," April 15, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2010 General Election Results," accessed May 2, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official 2008 General Election Results," accessed April 15, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Robert Tomlinson (R) |
Pennsylvania State Senate District 6 2022-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 142 2008-2022 |
Succeeded by Joseph Hogan (R) |
